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Merits & Innovations of the Month of Shaa’Baan

The month of Shabaan would bring in a lot of excitement and celebration. And that was because celebrating the night of the fifteenth of Shabaan was a big thing and considered a very virtuous act, indeed. Men would gather in … Continue reading

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Virtues of fasting in summer’s heat

Since Ramadan is during summer this year, Ibn Rajab’s section in “Lata’if Al-Ma’arif” (p. 272-273) about the virtues of fasting during hot days will serve as good encouragement: “From the acts of worship whose reward is multiplied during the heat … Continue reading

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Virtues of Muharram and Fasting on ‘Aashooraa

Shaykh Saalih al-Munajjid hafidhahullaah (islamqa.com) Praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, the Seal of the Prophets and Chief of the Messengers, and upon all his family and companions. … Continue reading

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Signs of an Accepted Hajj or Umrah

Question: Are there any signs which appear upon those whose performance of the Hajj or the ‘Umrah is accepted? Response: It is possible for there to be signs for the one whose Hajj, fasting, charity or prayer has been accepted … Continue reading

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Udhiyah is Sunnah, not Wajib

Question: I am married, praise be to Allah, and I have children. I live in a city other than the city in which my family lives, but on holidays I go to the city where my family is. On ‘Eid-ul-Adha … Continue reading

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What should be eaten and what should be given away?

fatwa # 36532 Question: What should we do with the udhiyah? Should we divide it into thirds or quarters?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. It is prescribed for the person who offers the sacrifice to eat some of the meat, … Continue reading

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Islamic vs. Western slaughter

(Scientific results)  Al Shaddad Bin Aous has quoted this tradition of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) “God calls for mercy in everything, so be merciful when you kill and when you slaughter, sharpen your blade to … Continue reading

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What should one say when slaughtering the udhiyah?

fatwa # 36733 Question: Is there a specific du’aa’ that I can recite when slaughtering the udhiyah? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The Sunnah for one who wants to slaughter the udhiyah is to say when slaughtering it: Bismillaah, wa … Continue reading

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